Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru is renowned for the 2 million or so flamingoes which give the lake a pink tinge when seen from above. The view from Baboon Cliffs provides a wonderful panorama over the lake.
Lake Nakuru is an established National Park, with a wide variety of game, notable black and white rhino, which are protected. Interestingly, a number of lions had to be culled within the park due to overpopulation, which led to lions attacking rangers.
Nakuru is only 140km northwest of Nairobi, but due to the roads this journey takes over 3 hours. We camped at the southernmost campsite, beside Makalia Falls. Facilities were basic, but the location was very pleasant, with impala grazing nearby. The following day, we returned to Nairobi, visiting en route Lake Naivasha, and driving up the rift valley escarpment with its stunning views (which cannot be fully appreciated due to the manic drivers on the main road).
